Nootropil: What is it and what is it for?

What is nootropil?

Nootropil® is the name of a medical product of commercial line, whosemost relevant active ingredient is piracetam. Thanks to this substance, the drug receives stabilizing characteristics of the cognitive functions that govern thebrain.

Note: Nootropil belongs to the products of medicines that are mainly manufactured and distributed thanks toCHINOIN® laboratories. (1)

What is nootropil for?

• Nootropil® is a drug known to be a nootropic, named for being a neurotransmitterenhancer in the treatment of the brain (more specifically on the cerebral cortex) and cognitive response function, thishelps with brain performance, memory, brain endurance and learning. (2)
• It is used to treat:
  • Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Mental deterioration.
  • Psycho-organic syndrome.
  • Learning disorders.
  • Cortical myoclonus.

Nootropil dosage and routes of administration

Nootropil® is a type of drug, found in box presentation with 30 tablets up to a maximum of 60 tablets of 800 mg of Piracetam, with an oral route of administration. The most recommended doses of nootropil® in a treatment are the following:

• Adults: It is recommended to administer cut tablets (for a weight of 2.4 g or 4.8 g) for two to three times a day, depending on the condition diagnosed by your doctor.
• Children under 12 years: For learning disorders in the pediatric population, only 3.2 g tablets are recommended once a day.

Nootropil Side Effects

Nootropil® is a medication that stimulates brain functions, therefore it is normal to have some adverse effects with a certain frequency, of which it is worth being aware of their sudden appearances. The most common reactions are the following:

• Drowsiness.
• depression .
• Asthenia (chronic tiredness).
• Hyperactivity

Important: If you have side effects very often and affect your daily life including your health, stop using this drug and see a specialist doctor.

Contraindications and warnings of nootropil

Nootropil® is not indicated for a certain patient population, because it can have a negative interaction with different conditions,which can be very harmful for the patient undergoing treatment. Therefore, do not use it in these cases:

• Hypersensitivity to the active substances of the formula.
• End-stage renal failure.
• Pregnancy and lactation .
• Cerebral hemorrhage.

Avoid if you have:

• Severe bleeding.
• Hemostasis (defense mechanism that stops hemorrhagic processes).
• Surgeries.

Warnings:

• It is recommended to use the medicine under a previous medical prescription.
• Keep the drug out of reach of children
• Keep this medication sealed in a dry environment.
• The drug can be kept at room temperature.